Police issue wristbands for child safety at the Ekka

Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Jo-Ann Miller and North Brisbane District Officer Chief Superintendent Brent Carter are urging parents and carers to avoid losing children at the Ekka by collecting free wristbands and organising a meeting point should they become separated. Minister Miller said the successful initiative had helped to ensure some of […]

Update 2: Mount Isa explosion investigation

Detectives investigating an explosion in which three people died at Mount Isa on July 28 are continuing their inquiries into the incident. Police have now formally identified the victims involved as 38-year-old Charlie Hinder, seven-year-old Nyobi Hinder and four-year-old River Hinder. While the circumstances surrounding the matter remain under investigation, police are treating the deaths of […]